Quicker between updates this time, you say? You're right! This time we have an editorial by section favorite (because he actually SENDS me things) Phil Moffett. Phil explores last month's question of what Japan can do to make video games more respectable and widely-appealing to Americans.

We also have a new question this time: With MMORPGs such as Final Fantasy XI a rousing success, what can we expect (or at least, what do you hope) to see as the next level in Multiplayer gaming?

Please do send me editorial submissions.

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